Brachiacantha stephani

Gordon, 1985

Stephan's lady beetle

Brachiacantha stephani, known as Stephan's lady beetle, is a small lady beetle in the Coccinellidae. exhibit distinctive coloration with black bodies marked by yellow and reddish-orange patterns on the pronotum and . The species is known from a limited geographic range in North America, specifically recorded from Arizona. It is named in honor of Karl Stephan, collector of part of the type series.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Brachiacantha stephani: /ˌbrækiəˈkænθə ˈstɛfəni/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Brachiacantha by the specific combination of pronotal and elytral markings: black pronotum with yellow margin and small reddish-yellow lateral area, combined with black bearing both a reddish-yellow spot and a band. The small size (4–4.5 mm) and in body length are additional distinguishing features. Similar species within Brachiacantha may share general color patterns but differ in the exact configuration and extent of markings.

Appearance

are small lady beetles with in size: males approximately 4 mm in length, females approximately 4.5 mm. is black with an orange spot. Pronotum is black with a yellow margin and a small reddish-yellow lateral area. are black with a reddish-yellow spot and a band.

Distribution

Known from North America, specifically recorded from Arizona, United States. The appears to have a restricted known range based on available collection records.

Similar Taxa

Other Brachiacantha speciesShare small size and general lady beetle , but differ in specific pattern and extent of pronotal and elytral markings.

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Etymology

Named for Karl Stephan, collector of part of the type series.